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Compare bus and train for London to Dorchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Dorchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €24.
Distance: 114 miles (184 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€52 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from London to Dorchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from London to Dorchester
Travel to Dorchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Dorchester.
There are 2 options to travel to Dorchester from London including taking a bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to Dorchester from London is by taking a train, which costs on average $18 (€16).
This is compared to other ways of getting from London to Dorchester:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $21 (€19) from London to Dorchester.
The quickest way to travel to Dorchester from London is by train, which takes on average 2 h 29 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 3 h 25 min on average.
The London to Dorchester distance is around 113 miles (183 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Dorchester is:
- 2 buses per day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from London to Dorchester as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Dorchester:
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Dorchester, South Railway Station.
- Trains from London to Dorchester most often leave from London Waterloo and arrive in Dorchester South.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Dorchester:
- You can travel by bus between London and Dorchester with National Express, and you can find National Express London to Dorchester tickets for $21 (€19) on Omio.
- You can go to Dorchester from London by train with South Western Railway, Great Western Rail or CrossCountry. You'll see cheap train tickets for $18 (€16) with South Western Railway from London to Dorchester on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from London to Dorchester with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 1 direct bus a day to Dorchester with National Express.
- You can check for a direct train to Dorchester with South Western Railway with 3 direct trains per day.
Direct services to Dorchester tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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